Corporate Law : Convertible notes and iSAFE both defer valuation but operate under different legal frameworks in India. The article explains their...
Finance : Startup valuation depends on business potential, governance, compliance, and investor confidence rather than financial metrics alo...
Corporate Law : ESOPs can create significant wealth, but many employees struggle with taxation, limited liquidity, and unrealistic expectations. T...
Finance : A practical guide on common mistakes that lead to rejection of subsidy claims in India, covering planning, compliance, documentati...
Corporate Law : This guide explains who can apply for SISFS and the financial support offered. It highlights that early-stage startups receive fun...
Corporate Law : The issue concerned operationalising a ₹10,000 crore startup fund. It was established that routing investments through AIFs ensu...
Corporate Law : The initiative marks ten years of nurturing startups across sectors and regions. The focus has shifted from rapid expansion to sus...
Corporate Law : The Ministry of Corporate Affairs details new initiatives, including digital forms and a Central Registration Centre, to simplify ...
Income Tax : DPIIT approves 187 startups for income tax exemption under Section 80-IAC. Eligibility extended for startups incorporated till Apr...
Corporate Law : As of June 2024, India recognizes 1.4 lakh startups, with 67,499 having at least one woman director, supported by various governme...
Income Tax : The ITAT Pune held that Section 80-IAC does not require startups to complete three years before claiming the deduction. It directe...
Income Tax : ITAT Mumbai held that a start-up company incurring cost for branding of the company and other relevant expenditure which creates p...
Income Tax : In the case of HCL Technologies BPO Services Ltd vs. ACIT, ITAT has held that for transfer pricing only amount retained by associa...
Company Law : ROC Pune penalized a start-up company and its officers for delayed filing of e-Form MGT-14 relating to a Special Resolution under ...
Corporate Law : The issue concerned operationalising a ₹10,000 crore startup fund. It was established that routing investments through AIFs ensu...
Corporate Law : The government approved a major fund to enhance startup funding through AIFs. The scheme aims to strengthen innovation, especially...
Corporate Law : The 2026 notification revises the definition of startups, expanding eligibility to more entities while setting turnover and time l...
Company Law : A company was penalised for filing an incomplete and incorrect INC-22 for change of registered office. Startup status helped secur...
The ITAT Pune held that Section 80-IAC does not require startups to complete three years before claiming the deduction. It directed the Assessing Officer to allow the deduction from the first eligible assessment year.
Convertible notes and iSAFE both defer valuation but operate under different legal frameworks in India. The article explains their features, regulatory differences, and how startups can choose the most suitable fundraising instrument.
Startup valuation depends on business potential, governance, compliance, and investor confidence rather than financial metrics alone. The article explains how realistic valuation and strong governance support successful fundraising.
ESOPs can create significant wealth, but many employees struggle with taxation, limited liquidity, and unrealistic expectations. The article explains why thoughtful ESOP structuring and communication are essential.
ROC Pune penalized a start-up company and its officers for delayed filing of e-Form MGT-14 relating to a Special Resolution under Section 117(1). Reduced penalties were granted after extending the benefit of Section 446B applicable to small companies and start-ups.
A practical guide on common mistakes that lead to rejection of subsidy claims in India, covering planning, compliance, documentation, and timelines.
This guide explains who can apply for SISFS and the financial support offered. It highlights that early-stage startups receive funding for proof of concept and commercialization.
The issue concerned operationalising a ₹10,000 crore startup fund. It was established that routing investments through AIFs ensures efficient deployment, private capital mobilisation, and improved governance.
The updated framework doubles turnover limits and expands eligibility to cooperatives. At the same time, it introduces strict rules on fund usage and governance. The key takeaway is that benefits now come with higher accountability and compliance expectations.
The government approved a major fund to enhance startup funding through AIFs. The scheme aims to strengthen innovation, especially in deep tech and early-stage ventures.
